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R543 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,315 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,226 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 77,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R543 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 CWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 CWS registered?

R543 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R543 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 CWS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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